American Symbols & Holidays — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Besides America, what else has a flag of its own?
A) Every country
B) Only America
C) No country
D) Just the moon
Every country has its own flag to show what makes it special and proud.
2. Canada's flag shows which big red symbol?
A) A maple leaf
B) A tiger
C) A snowman
D) A bus
Canada's flag has a big red maple leaf because maple trees grow there.
3. What do flags help people feel about their country?
A) Proud
B) Sleepy
C) Cold
D) Lost
Flags help people feel proud of the country they share and call home.
4. Why do many countries have national songs?
A) To unite their people
B) To sell toys
C) To tell jokes
D) To stop games
A national song unites people and helps them feel like one big family.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. A country's flag is a kind of symbol.
A flag is a symbol that stands for the country, its people, and its history.
2. Symbols help people feel like one big group.
Shared symbols help people feel they belong to one country together.
3. Mexico's flag is green, white, and red.
Mexico's flag has three bands of color: green, white, and red, with an eagle.
4. A country's leader is sometimes called a president.
Many countries have a president as their top leader, just like America.
5. Learning about other countries helps us show respect.
Respect means treating other people and their countries in a kind, polite way.